We decided last minute to have a little Super Bowl party. We want to buy some unique beers. who has the best selection?
New Beer on the Lower East Side has over 800 beers from all around the world, including tons of never heard of brews from all over the U.S. Might have to try BBBURGERBRAU from the Czech Republic and Brassiere Boom from Belgium!
We want to meet some friends for a drink this weekend, preferably someplace not too loud and someplace where we're not the oldest ones there? Any idea?
The Brandy Library is a great place to sit, talk, and have a cocktail. FYI, you should definitely make a reservation as we've been turned away without one. Not sure why we but we like the photos of their "librarians" on the website.
Where can I offbeat and rare bottles of Scotch for my Scotch conoisseur father-in-law?
Single malt Scotch and Whiskey is a big deal at the Park Avenue Liquor Shop. Their renowned list of single malt currently hovers around 400 different bottles. They have spent years developing a huge inventory, to suit just about every palate. From a $20,000.00 2-pack of 1974 Ardberg Double Barrel to a $16.00 bottle of 9 year-old Scapa, there's something for every palate. They'll ship anywhere too!
Last year Hilary bought Alyssa's daughter a cookbook and Annabelle has spent the better part of the year perfecting the cookbook's macaroni and cheese recipe. Here's her version--the first one the children like that doesn't come out of a box and doesn't involve some sort of flourescent orange substance. The topping is our own special addition...but be forewarned: you won't be able to stop at one bite! … [see more]